Longwood Gardens

USA / Pennsylvania / Kennett Square / Longwood Road, 1001
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 388-1000
www.longwoodgardens.org/

Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (and is sometimes referred to as the DuPont Gardens) and offers 1,050 acres (425 hectares) of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains; extensive educational programs including horticultural career training and internships; and 800 horticultural and performing arts events each year, from flower shows, gardening demonstrations, courses, and children’s programs to concerts, organ and carillon recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longwood_Gardens
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Coordinates:   39°52'25"N   75°40'25"W
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